The Past...

“Vision and Planning” meetings were held with parishioners and staff in January and February of 2006 to gather the needs and hopes of the community
Based on these meetings, a parish relocation study was initiated in March of 2006 that was followed by a search for a temporary facility
Early organizational planning for a new church construction project began within the parish, including additional prayer for discernment and spiritual preparation
An extensive search for a project architect kicked off in November of 2006, resulting in the selection of the EIDOS architectural firm in February, 2007
The search for a fundraising company began in February, 2007, and Cosgriff was selected that March. EIDOS presented preliminary architectural sketches to the parish community in August of 2007 and sought input on building design
The community moved to the current interim facility at Trade Centre Avenue in October of 2007 and the parish, by popular vote, selected St. Francis of Assisi as the parish patron
During February and March of 2008 Cosgriff designed and implemented a feasibility study to determine the level of support and a potential budget for a building campaign. The results showed a significant commitment in the community and provided budgetary estimates needed by EIDOS to continue Phase 1 building design and planning
The master plan was presented to the Archdiocese in April, 2008, and approval was granted to begin a Capital Campaign.

The Present...

Church representatives will visit all families in October and November, 2008. A series of Parish meetings with the architect will be held in September and October of this year
The capital campaign fundraising drive begins in September of 2008 and will continue through October, 2012.

Finalize architectural plans in fall, 2010
Final city approvals in spring, 2011
Phase I ground breaking in October, 2011
Move into the new facility and celebrate the first Mass in our new church in October, 2012!